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Wordabulary

jelly

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A soft, wobbly food made from fruit juice and sugar set with gelatin, or a sweet fruit spread.

"She spread jelly on her toast."

Usage notes

In British English, 'jelly' usually means the wobbly dessert, while the fruit spread is more often called jam.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She spread _____ on her toast."

Answer: jelly

In your own words, what does "jelly" mean?

A soft, wobbly food made from fruit juice and sugar set with gelatin, or a sweet fruit spread.

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